@@iangelling True. I've posted before that I would only put Van Halen and Hendrix in his company. To me he is the most creative, while the other two are more innovative.
Of this particular live concert, IMO, this and Yours Is No Disgrace are nothing short of phenomenal feats of musical mastery. Never heard such a SOUND before in my life. LL
@@uv77mc85I understand what you're saying. The theatrics could be over the top, but Yes needed an injection of new life that resonated with people currently living and going to concerts. These guys got together in the sixties and, to survive in the long run, had to change with the times, but without losing their core fans (and secret sauce) in the process. Tough job. LL
As a high school boy I bought “Close to the Edge” on vinyl. Through many dark times this song sustained me in ways that nobody could imagine. Today I no longer imagine how amazing this live achievement is. They are all maestros but let’s face it, Rick Wakeman CBE is the, and always will be, the leader of the band.
Música fabulosa, músicos fabulosos, Banda fabulosa, Top 10 das minhas Bandas, de sempre, a par dos Genesis e Pink Floyd. Cresci com eles, vivo a ouvi-los. À memória do grande Chris Squire. Chris, we will never forget You.
Saw them on this tour in 1991, in Philadelphia at "The Spectrum." "Theater in the round" with a slowly rotating stage, so every member of the 8-man ensemble faced you periodically. Heavenly show -- absolutely brilliant!
In 1969 my Parents had friends from New York City come to Indiana with their son who brought The Yes Album and turned me on to their sound, 8 months before the album was released in Indiana. It took only days before my friends filled my living room after school and everyone was completely taken by their music!!! Those were some of the sweetest days of my life and that experience cemented my place with the young women as a passionate Lover! Days like those are never forgotten by anyone... Thank You Yes for creating some of the best music ever, music that is rarely covered by other groups as it would be a desecration of their rare Beauty and Grace!!!!!!!
I love this version. I thought it was too crowded when I heard it for the first time, but then I realised, when you love a song so much and it's stuck in your head and you want to listen to it a hundred or thousands of times, you deserve to hear or be excited about something different with every repeat. I just wish that I could louden up some parts haha :D On another note, the harmonica should have been in the studio version! Also, love how the crowd claps and cheers throughout the entire song, I'm so envious of that period as a musician!
All amazing maestros. One of the greatest Prog performances of all time. I can’t help it though, Rick Wakeman was the band leader for all of Yes’s greatest albums and performances.
This has to be the finest version of this i thought versions from 2001/3 and 2004 were good but this just had so much effort put into it for some reason
Most of the guys really disliked the album yet enjoyed the tour. Rick in particular hated the fact that when he heard the finished album he heard keyboard parts on the AWBH tracks that he never played. Jon talks about how having the band play "Awaken" made it all worth it for him. Personally I think this is tremendous and seeing the smiles on the faces and Chris get up on one foot only enhances it.
Love em all ! Though must say we tend to like the acoustic drums, as the electronic kit takes away some of Bills dynamics, Alan’s are triggered to but.. then ..can you hear Alan ? no matter what.. saw this show in the round back in N Y..Anyone who loves Yes with (Jon ) music ..is on the right path..
Can I share a personal opinion: this is really Alan’s song. Bill recorded it - and I LOVE Bill… but Alan was the guy who brought it to life night after night. It would mean NOTHING for Squire to lay down such a brutal assault on the bass if there wasn’t Alan White to anchor it down and channel it. I saw a picture of Alan the other day… I’m sorry to say he looked a bit beleaguered. For a guy that I’ve never met - to see him HERE in his prime with so much life and so much power behind him makes me really happy. THIS is how I want to remember him.
Rabin couldn't shine Steve Howe's shoes. The best live version of this song is the one from the 2003 Live at Montreux. Listen to it and you'll see what I mean. Howe's steel guitar work on that one is incredible.
You are right I have been lucky enough to be in Montreux in 2003, I ve seen Yes maybe six or seven times and this one is clearly the best one ( The worst was ARW two years ago, maybe they were coming from the restaurant ? Wakeman seemed to be drunk and played awfully all along the concert, bass and drums not much better , Anderson and Rabin were OK and I was really happy to see them but I was a bit sad and will forget this one...
Not even true. Both are super talented. Two different styles. have you heard Steve Howe try to play Rabin's solo in Owner of a Lonely Heart? it sucks. Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin are very close in skill and should both be respected.
There are two types of live versions of And You and I. Those with and those without Chris' harmonica. I wonder how they figured it out. Spinning stage ain't spinning. I never liked the spinning stage.
We'd "LIKE" To Be Her Majesty In Person On Earth Lord Jesus! I Wouldn't Mess Us Up Requesting Secrecy With Known Friends! But You Know! A Phone Pick Up The Most Beautiful Woman The Cutest Lady Queen! And You and I..NEVER! The Bride To Be!..In True Metamorphosis The RAPTURE! My Fav Lassie Song WORLD!
